Animals
Bird Species
15 notable bird species with habitat, wingspan, diet, distinguishing traits, and conservation status.
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Species↕ | Habitat↕ | Wingspan (cm)↕ | Diet↕ | Notable Trait↕ | Conservation Status↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Eagle | North America, near lakes and rivers | 200 | Fish, waterfowl, small mammals | National bird of the USA; spectacular diving fishing technique | Least Concern |
| Peregrine Falcon | Worldwide, cliffs and urban skyscrapers | 100 | Birds caught mid-flight | Fastest animal on Earth, diving at over 380 km/h | Least Concern |
| Chukar Partridge | Rocky hillsides across Middle East and South Asia | 47 | Seeds, insects, grasses | National bird of Pakistan; called chakor in Urdu poetry | Least Concern |
| Indian Peacock | South Asian forests and scrublands | 160 | Insects, plants, seeds, small creatures | Spectacular iridescent tail feathers used in courtship display | Least Concern |
| Greater Flamingo | Tropical and subtropical lagoons and lakes | 165 | Algae, crustaceans, brine shrimp (filter feeder) | Pink coloring comes from carotenoid pigments in food | Least Concern |
| Bee Hummingbird | Cuban forests and gardens | 3 | Nectar, small insects | Smallest bird in the world at 5.5 cm; wings beat 80 times/sec | Near Threatened |
| Emperor Penguin | Antarctic ice sheets and surrounding waters | 76 | Fish, squid, krill | Tallest penguin; males incubate eggs through Antarctic winter | Near Threatened |
| Great Horned Owl | Americas, forests to deserts | 145 | Rodents, rabbits, birds, reptiles | Can rotate head 270 degrees; silent flight feathers | Least Concern |
| African Grey Parrot | West and Central African rainforests | 52 | Seeds, nuts, fruits, berries | Most intelligent parrot; can learn 1,000+ words and concepts | Endangered |
| Mute Swan | European and Asian lakes and rivers | 240 | Aquatic plants, small fish, frogs | One of the heaviest flying birds; lifelong monogamous pairs | Least Concern |
| European Robin | European gardens, woodlands, hedgerows | 22 | Insects, worms, berries, seeds | Iconic red breast; sings year-round including at night | Least Concern |
| Toco Toucan | South American tropical forests and savannas | 55 | Fruit, insects, eggs, small lizards | Largest bill relative to body size; bill regulates body heat | Least Concern |
| Wandering Albatross | Southern Ocean, subantarctic islands | 340 | Squid, fish, crustaceans | Largest wingspan of any living bird; can glide for hours without flapping | Vulnerable |
| Common Crow | Worldwide, highly adaptable to urban and rural | 100 | Omnivorous (insects, seeds, garbage, carrion) | Among the most intelligent birds; uses tools and recognizes faces | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher | European and Asian rivers, lakes, streams | 25 | Fish, aquatic insects, crustaceans | Iridescent plumage; inspired bullet train nose design (biomimicry) | Least Concern |
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